While industry discussions often focus on AI, the BARC Data, BI, and Analytics Trend Monitor 2026 shows that organizations continue to prioritize foundational topics. According to an analysis by BARC analyst Robert Tischler, getting data quality, security, and governance right remains a higher priority for businesses than adopting the latest AI trends.
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Finance leaders are uniquely positioned to turn data into enterprise intelligence. As agentic artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive planning reshape performance management, CFOs are in the best position to strengthen their organization’s data foundation by driving value-increasing strategies.
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Generative AI promises automation and innovation, but hallucinations threaten to undermine trust in business-critical systems. At DATA festival online, Google Engineering Leader Nitesh Singhal shared a proven framework to transform unreliable models into dependable business assets.
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The pressure for data and AI initiatives to deliver demonstrable business value is intensifying. At the recent BARC Data & AI Summit, CEO Dr. Carsten Bange identified this as the defining challenge for leaders heading into 2026. Across industries, organizations are facing difficult economic conditions and rising cost controls. Top management is asking legitimate questions:
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This article presents the three core theses from my research about AI in data management to give you a realistic, unvarnished look at where we stand today.
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1,579 professionals, 20 trends: the BARC Data, BI and Analytics Trend Monitor 2026 identifies the strategic priorities for companies worldwide.
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62% of leaders use dedicated planning software vs. 26% of laggards. Read why flexible modeling, scenarios and AI drive resilient forecasting.
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Reflecting on our direct interactions with technology users, our extensive market research, and the many Data, Analytics, and AI conferences held in 2025, it’s clear that the conversation around AI has evolved. What began as excitement over a breakthrough promising more automation, productivity, and intelligence has matured into a more balanced discussion — one that
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